I will soon be embarking on a series of 'Pints in the Parishes' events to enable direct, ongoing contact with the Borough's rural residents in an informal setting. I have written to each of the Borough's Parish Councils asking them if they would like to nominate a local pub in their area which would be happy host the event in their parish.
Henry Vann is backing plans to offer every child in Bedford and Kempston a fair chance.
Mayor Dave Hodgson has criticised the Government over the process which has resulted in Bedford Borough being forced to accept a requirement for Gypsy and Traveller pitches in the Borough which is two-and-a-half times the independently assessed need. Mayor Hodgson has attacked the arbitrary target, stating that it bears no relation to the needs of the Borough, its local neighbourhoods, or of Gypsies and Travellers
Councillor Sarah Holland, Liberal Democrat Eastcotts Ward, is calling on all residents in Bedfordshire villages to sign up to help get faster broadband in their area. "BT are reactive, depending on how big a demand there is for a service in a particular area. The more people shout up about broadband in our villages the more chance we have of getting it." She said after a recent meeting with BT officials.
Cllr Michael Headley today reminded all those with an eligible bus pass that not only does it cover off-peak bus travel but it also covers peak travel too within Bedford Borough Council's boundaries.
Henry Vann has challenged Labour to come clean on the lack of funding for armed forces personnel to be well protected on active duty.
